Grading the New Orleans Saints coaches vs. the Colts

Grading the New Orleans Saints' coaching staff in its 62-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. We give the coaching staff four fleurs-de-lis, completing a perfect showing for all four phases of the game.

The Saints couldn't have asked for an easier game for Sean Payton to make the move from the sideline to the coaching booth. The offense was crisp and efficient throughout, the defense forced the turnovers it hadn't done all season and the game was out of reach so early the only tough decision to make was when to pull Drew Brees. Credit assistant head coach Joe Vitt, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and the rest of the team's assistants for stepping up when needed. Carmichael called all the plays and did a spectacular job in his debut with an excellent mix of run and pass.